Chemguard C333 MSDS

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Date Prepared: 03/21/2011
Supersedes Date: 05/27/2010

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Chemguard C333

Chemical Family: Surfactant mixture.

Product Use/Description: Fire-fighting foam concentrate, aqueous film forming surfactant

Company Identification:
Chemguard, Inc.
Address: 204 South 6th Avenue
Mansfield, Texas 76063 USA
Phone: (817) 473-9964 (For Product Information)

MSDS Preparer: Regulatory Compliance Specialist (817) 473-9964

For Chemical EmergencySpill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident Call CHEMTREC Day or Night
Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300 Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect call accepted)

***READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR A COMPLETE HAZARD ASSESSMENT***

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CONTAINING HAZARDOUS AND/OR REGULATED COMPONENTS

Chemical Name Percentage CAS Number OSHA PEL
Water 80-85% 7732-18-5 NO
Hexylene glycol 1-10% 107-41-5 YES
proprietary hydrocarbon proprietary NO
proprietary
surfactant
proprietary fluorosurfactant proprietary proprietary NO
polysaccharide gum 1-2% proprietary NO

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION*
*As defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. See Section 8 for exposure
guidelines & Section 11 for toxicology and ingredient specific information.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Eye Contact: This product is a severe eye irritant...Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and swelling of
eyes with possible tissue damage. Vapors may cause eye irritation.

Skin Contact: This product is a mild skin irritant. Symptoms include redness and burning of skin and allergic skin
reaction with eczema and swelling. May be absorbed through the skin in non-toxic amounts.

Ingestion: Swallowing small amounts is not likely to be harmful. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful. May
cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Inhalation: At concentrations above the PEL, may cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the
nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.

Chronic: Central nervous system effects with dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, and headache.

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Medical Conditions which May be Aggravated by Inhalation or Dermal Exposure: Persons with unusual (hyper)
sensitivity to chemicals (skin and lung conditions) may experience adverse reactions to this product.

Target Organs: Eye, skin, lungs.

Relevant Routes of Exposure: Eye, skin contact, inhalation.

Interactions with Other Chemicals: None known.

Carcinogenic Potential: This product contains no components present at concentrations equal to or greater than
0.1% listed by IARC, OSHA, NTP, or ACGIH as a carcinogen.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water. Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and
continue flushing for at least 15 minutes, including under lids. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical
attention if irritation or redness occurs. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean contaminated clothing and
shoes before re-use.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention. Do not leave victim unattended. Vomiting may occur
spontaneously. To prevent aspiration of swallowed product, lay victim on side with head lower than waist. If
vomiting occurs and the victim is conscious, give water to further dilute the chemical.

Inhalation: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek immediate medical attention if
respiratory irritation or distress continues. Symptoms may be delayed. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
breathing as ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.

Notes to Physician: All treatments should be based on observed signs and symptoms of distress in the patient.
Consideration should be given to the possibility that overexposure to materials other than this product may have
occurred.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point - No flash to boiling

Lower Explosive Limit Not Applicable
Upper Explosive Limit Not Applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products Hydrocarbons, oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur, hydrofluoric acid and
other toxic products.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water, Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, Halon
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Spattering and foaming of product may result from spraying water.
Required Special Protective Measures for Fire-fighters - Standard protection including self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) and full fire-fighting turn-out gear (Bunker gear).
Auto Ignition Temperature Not Applicable

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective gear for the situation. See Personal Protection information in
section 8.

Environmental Precautions: Prevent from entering into soil, ditches, sewers, waterways, and/or groundwater. Dike
or retain dilution water or water from firefighting for later disposal. Follow procedure described below under cleanup
and disposal of spills.

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Cleanup and Disposal of Spill: Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with skin or eyes and
prevent inhalation of mist. See Section 8. Vacuum or sweep into an appropriate labeled storage container. Do not
mix or contaminate with incompatible materials. Do not use water to flush product, as large volumes of foam will
develop and slippery conditions may result. Cover container and remove from work area. Avoid creating mist.
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material cleanup is complete.

Environmental and Regulatory Reporting: Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. Spills
may be reportable to the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to state and/or local agencies.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Minimum/Maximum Storage Temperature: Store at temperatures of 35F - 120F.

Handling: Avoid inhalation or contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Use with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. For industrial use only. Keep from freezing.

Storage: Store in an area that is dry, well ventilated and in tightly closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational Exposure Limits:

No ACGIH TLV or OSHA PEL is assigned to this mixture. Minimize exposure in accordance with good hygiene
practice.

This material contains 0.0154% formaldeyhde, which is an ACGIH suspected human carcinogen. If workers are
exposed to greater than the Action Level of 0.51 ppm of formaldehyde as an 8-hour time weighted average, strict
OSHA standards must be followed as described in 29 CFR 1910.1048. Good hygiene practices should be followed
and the work area kept well ventilated. However, each user must determine their worker exposure to formaldehyde
by evaluating their own work area with appropriate air monitoring tests.

Exposure Limits
Component List Type Value
Formaldehyde CAS # 50-00-0
OSHA OEL 0.75 ppm, 8 hour time weighted average
OSHA STEL 2 ppm
OSHA Action Level 0.5 ppm
ACGIH TLV 0.3 ppm, as a ceiling concentration

Hexylene glycol CAS # 107-41-5

ACGIH TLV/OSHA PEL 25 ppm
NIOSH REL 25 ppm Ceiling
DFG MAK 10 ppm

Engineering Controls: Where engineering controls are indicated by use conditions or a potential for excessive
exposure exists, the following traditional exposure techniques may be used to effectively minimize employee
exposures.

Eye Protection: When engaged in activities where product could contact the eye, wear, goggles, and or face
shield.

Skin Protection: Skin contact should be minimized through use of latex gloves and suitable long sleeved clothing.
Consideration must be given both to durability as well as permeation resistance.

Respiratory Protection: Avoid actions that cause dust/mist exposure to occur. Consult OSHA Standard 1910.1048
if the Action Level for formaldehyde is exceeded. Use local or general ventilation to control exposures below
applicable exposure limits or your risk assessment process. For most conditions, no respiratory protection should be
needed; however, if material is heated or sprayed, use an approved air-purifying respirator. NIOSH or MSHA
approved respirators should be used in the context of respiratory protection program meeting the requirements of the
OSHA respiratory protection standard [29 CFR 1910.134] to control exposures when ventilation or other controls are

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inadequate or discomfort or irritation is experienced. Respirator and/or filter cartridge selection should be based on
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standards Z88.2 Practices for Respiratory Protection.

Ventilation: Use local exhaust or general dilution ventilation to control exposure within applicable limits.

Other: Have eyewash station in work area.

Work Practice Controls:

Personal hygiene is an important work practice exposure control measure and the following general measures
should be taken when working with or handling this material:
(1) Do not store, use, and/or consume foods, beverages, tobacco products, or cosmetics in areas where this
material is stored.
(2) Wash hands and face carefully before eating, drinking, using tobacco, applying cosmetics, or using the
toilet.
(3) Wash exposed skin promptly to remove accidental splashes or contact with this material.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance opaque thick liquid Vapor Pressure Not Evaluated

Odor very slight solvent odor Density Not Evaluated
Physical State liquid Boiling Point 100C (212F)
Specific Gravity (H2O=1) 1.018 Melting Point 30 F
pH 7.4-8.0 Solubility in Water Soluble
Percentage Volatile by Volume: Not evaluated Viscosity 1500 min

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable.

Conditions to avoid: Unintentional contact with water.

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Incompatibility with other materials: Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition: Hydrocarbons, and other toxic products.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data for Product: No data available.

Toxicity Data for Ingredients:

Hexylene glycol - CAS# 107-41-5 (1-10%)

Severe skin irritant.

Skin irritant and sensitizer (dermatitis)
Respiratory irritant.

Chronic Toxicity: This product does not contain any substances above the de minimus values that are listed as
carcinogens by OSHA, NTP, IARC or ACGIH.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecological Data for Products:

DATA CONCENTRATE SOLUTION AS USED
Chemical Oxygen Demand: 1,000,000 mg/l 10,000 mg/l
Biological Oxygen Demand (20 day): 797,000 mg/l 7,970 mg/l
Biodegradability (B.O.D./C.O.D.) 80% 80%

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Total Organic Carbon: 207,000 mg/l 2,070 mg/l

Ecotoxicity:
LC50 (96 hour, pimephales promelas) 63 ppm 6,300 ppm
LC50 (96 hour, C. variegatus) 255 ppm
LC50 (48 hour, D. magna) 357 ppm 35,700 ppm
LC50 (24 hour, D. magna) 1,045 ppm

The product is only slightly toxic in the concentrated form and is non toxic as used.

Persistence and Degradeability:

This product has a low level of persistence and is biodegradable and will probaly not bioaccumulate.

Mobility/Bioaccumulation: No data available.

Environmental Hazards: Concentrate is moderately harmful to aquatic organisms.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal: Chemical additions, processing or otherwise altering this material may make the waste
management information presented in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. Dispose of
waste material according to local, state and federal regulations.

Container disposal: Empty container retains product residue. Observe all hazard precautions. Do not distribute,
make available, furnish or reuse empty container except for storage and shipment of original product. Remove all
product residue. Puncture or otherwise destroy empty container and dispose of in a facility permitted for
nonhazardous waste.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Hazardous Materials Description/Proper Shipping Name (DOT) (TDG): NOT REGULATED

Hazard Class: Not Applicable
Identification Number: Not Applicable
Required Label Text: Not Applicable

Marine Transportation (IMO / IMDG): Not regulated.

Air Transportation (ICAO / IATA): Not regulated.

Hazardous Substances/Reportable Quantities: Not Applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

UNITED STATES FEDERAL REGULATORY STATUS:

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200:
This product is considered a "hazardous chemical" under this regulation, and needs to be included in the
employers hazard communication program.

Reportable Quantities (RQ) Under the Clean Water Act, CERCLA, and EPCRA, 40 CFR 117, 302 and 355:
The product contains no component regulated under section 304 (40 CFR 370).

Toxic Substances Control Act, 40 CFR 710 (TSCA):

This product and its components are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

SARA Title III, EPCRA Toxic Chemical Release Inventory (TRI), Section 313 Reporting
Not subject to TRI reporting

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SARA Section 311/312 Title III Hazard Classes:
Fire Hazard: NO
Reactive Hazard: NO
Release of Pressure: NO
Acute Health Hazard: YES
Chronic Health Hazard: NO

STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: This product does not contain a chemical(s) known to the State of California to
cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Pennsylvania Right to Know:

This product contains components on the Pennsylvania Right to Know List.
Component CAS# Value
Hexylene glycol 107-41-5 1-10%

Massachusetts Right to Know:

This product contains components on the Massachusetts Right to Know List.
Component CAS# Value
Hexylene glycol 107-41-5 1-10%

New Jersey Right to Know:

Labeling for NJ Right To Know composition information:
Component CAS# Value
Hexylene glycol 107-41-5 1-10%

INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS

Canadian Regulations:
Workplace Hazard Materials Information System (WHMIS)
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR.

WHMIS Classification - This product is not a "Controlled Product" under WHMIS.

Canadian Domestic Substance List.

This product contains the following chemicals that are currently listed.
Component CAS# Value
Hexylene glycol 107-41-5 1-10%

Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

This product contains no listed chemicals.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Recommended Uses and Restrictions:

For industrial use as a raw material for firefighting foam, coatings applications, wetting agents and surfactants. If
your intended use is not consistent with the stated use, please contact your sales or technical service
representative for further information.

Label Requirements:
WARNING! EYE SKIN RESPIRATORY IRRITANT CNS DEPRESSION
WEAR EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0

(NFPA/HMIS Definitions: 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme)
***Personal Protection rating to be supplied by user depending on use conditions***

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We assigned NFPA and HMIS ratings to this product based on the hazards of its ingredient(s). Because the
customer is most aware of the application of the product, the customer must ensure that the proper personal
protective equipment (PPE) is provided consistent with information contained in the product MSDS. This
information is intended solely for the use of individuals trained in the particular hazard rating system. They are
intended only for rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the
safe handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The information contained in this document is given in good faith and based on our current knowledge. It is only
an indication and is in no way binding, notably as regards infringement of, or prejudice to third parties through the
use of our products. Chemguard guarantees that its products comply with its sales specifications. This information
must on no account be used as a substitute for necessary prior tests which alone can ensure that a product is
suitable for a given use. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local legislation and for obtaining the
necessary certifications and authorizations.

END OF MSDS

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